Wildfire scientist | Grant Pearce

Before a wildfire even begins, the ground might already be giving off warning signs. Science...

Term 2 2025 PLD | Literacy and numeracy in science presentation

In this video, educator Linda Haycock discusses key insights from NZASE term two workshops, focusing...

Team Rocket: Exploring forces through fair testing and scientific inquiry

This activity focuses on the science concept of forces, incorporating fair testing with literacy and...

Testing conductivity: Integrating literacy and numeracy in science education

This resource presents an activity on testing conductivity, integrating literacy and numeracy into science education....

Forensic science: Science at the crime scene

A resource that takes students behind the crime scene. It covers the scientific techniques used...

The science of toasters: Exploring heat transfer and electrical circuits

A toaster might look simple, but it’s full of science; it’s a clever mix of...

Science artist | Gabby O’Connor

Helping students make sense of big ideas is more important than ever in today’s classrooms....

L1 science unit | Which drone should I buy? Practical advice for classroom use

A science unit with links to numeracy, the New Zealand Curriculum, and Level 1 NCEA...

Marine biologist | Jacqui Stuart

Marine biologist and ecologist Jacqui Stuart of the Antarctic Research Centre studies microalgae in Antarctica....

Lake tsunamis: Discover the science behind rare natural phenomena

Lake Taupō, one of New Zealand’s most inland spots, experienced a rare tsunami in 2022...

Hosting a bio camp: Engaging students in hands-on biological science

What does it mean to be human? That was the question at the heart of...

Microscopes and Magnification: The right tools for the right task

Microscopes are an essential tool in science education. They offer students the opportunity to explore...

Term 1 2025 PLD | Unpacking moderation, writing and critiquing assessment tasks

Presentation from term 1 PLD: Unpacking Moderation, writing and critiquing assessment tasks.

Fauna mutations: exploring change in animal features

When a feisty weka strutted through a camp ground near the rugged Tasman Sea in...

Zooplankton Ecologist | Svenja Halfter

Dr Svenja Halfter is a pākeha zooplankton ecologist with the National Institute of Water and...

Literacy and Contexts | Yrs 9-10 resources

Overseas trained science teachers | Webinar recording

Recording of the Overseas Trained Teachers webinar from March 2025

NZASE L1 Resources

NZASE L1 google drive

Secrets of Papatūānuku: Earth’s hidden stories uncovered

In younger years we may have learnt the Earth is divided into three layers –...

Science Teaching Leadership Programme (STLP): Growing leadership in science education

For schools wanting to make an impact on student engagement and achievement in science, an...